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Supplies: Chenille Bumps, Spun Cotton Bases, 6mm Glass Beads, Tiny Tinsel and Chenille Cording, Craft Paint, Glue (like Aleene's Tacky Glue), Scissors, Skewers or Pipe Cleaners, Toothpicks, Optional: .1mm Deco Beads
Step 1: Paint spun cotton bases and let dry. Use a skewer or pipe cleaner in the hole as a "handle" when painting and drying, too. If using SC357, the hole is on the bottom of the shape. You will need to carefully poke a hole in the TOP of the shape using the tip of a pair of scissors. We poked the hole before painting.
Step 3: Trim stem and glue into base, let dry. You can trim your stem shorter so the bottom bristles are very close to the base, or leave more stem so the bristles start above the base. Try different lengths before gluing to get the look you like.
Step 4: Add a garland. Cut a 9-10" piece of chenille tinsel cord. Try wrapping the cord around the tree to get a feel for how tightly to wind, cord placement and look. Add a small drop of glue at the tip of the tree and apply an end of the cord. Pinch gently to make sure both pieces adhere together well. Let dry. Wrap the cord around the tree toward the stem taking care to space each wind evenly. Add a drop of glue to the stem just below the bristles. Wind the end of the cord into the glue and around the stem two times. Trim the excess cord close to the stem and use a toothpick to press the end into the glue.
Step 5: Add beads. Using a toothpick, add a small drop of glue to the tree where you wish to put a bead. Place bead over glue drop and gently press into place. Repeat for each additional bead. Let dry. We used 5-8 beads per tree.
Optional Step 6: Frost the base with tiny deco beads. Use a paint brush to smooth a very thin layer of glue over the base. Spoon deco beads over glue, tap off excess and let dry completely. Use a dry paint brush to brush off any deco beads not adhered. The end result should be a very subtle shimmer.
Tips: Here are links to the chenille bumps and bases shown in the image above:
5" chenille bumps pair best with bases SC395 or SC357
2-1/2" chenille bumps pair best with bases SC395, SC357 or SC011
1-1/4" tree bumps pair best with bases SC011
• Green trees are classic but don't be afraid to go colorful! Make a statement with trees in pink, blue or other bright hues.
• The metallic bumps have a great retro look and are stiffer than the chenille. You may find adding beads is easier if the beads are nestled in closer to the center stem.
• The 1-1/4" tree bumps are a stiffer material (more like bottle brush) than the chenille. Another option for embellishing these tiny trees is to use white paint and a blotting motion to add "snow." Be sure to use a small amount of paint on your brush and add it to the tree little by little until you achieve the desired look.
• We used Martha Stewart Crafts paint in Habanero and Yellow Gold for our bases before adding deco beads in Clear and Stardust.
• Add a bear to your forest :)
Item No. CBT-EGR
This is a pack of 25 retro-style wired bump chenille trees in Emerald Green. Each bump resembles a small tree and measures 1-1/2" long and 5/8" wide. The tree bumps are on wired lengths and need to be cut apart into individual trees. Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, these bumps have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The chenille is soft, not stiff, ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6AQ
These glossy aqua round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6BBER
These glossy blackberry round blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. Their shade is a little lighter than burgundy with pinker undertones. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actu...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6RB
These glossy blue round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6BR
These glossy brown round blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold in g...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6BU
These glossy burgundy round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6C
These glossy copper round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold i...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6DT
These glossy dark teal round blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6G
These glossy gold round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6GR
These glossy green round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold in...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6HP
These glossy hot pink round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6LTG
These glossy light green round blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sol...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6LTP
These glossy light pink round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". So...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6PUR
These glossy light purple round blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". So...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6LG
These glossy lime green round blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6MC
These matte champagne round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6MDO
These matte dark olive round blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6MCY
These matte palest yellow round blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6MPK
These matte pink round blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6MPO
These matte pumpkin orange round blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6PINK
These glossy medium pink round blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6PRC
These pearl coral round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6PRF
These pearl fuchsia pink round blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sol...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6PRGR
These pearl green round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6PRBL
These pearl light blue round blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6PRRO
These pearl rose pink round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6PRT
These pearl teal round blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold in gro...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6PK
These glossy pink round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6RP
These glossy purple round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold i...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6R
These glossy red round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold in g...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6S
These glossy silver round mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold i...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6V
These glossy violet purple round blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 6mm, which is just under 1/4". ...(click for more)
Item No. BBT50
This is a pack of 25 retro-style wired bump bottlebrush chenille trees in Green + Gold tinsel. Each bump resembles a small tree and measures about 2" tall and 7/8" wide at the widest part (50mm x 23mm). The tree bumps are on wired lengths and need to be cut apart into individual trees. Cording is made from soft green plastic, gold lurex tinsel and soft green chenille. A lovely size for making petite bottlebrush ...(click for more)
Item No. CT403
5 yards of light green and white chenille and silver tinsel cording wound on a card. This soft and supple cording measures a tiny 1/8" wide overall. Made from rayon and tinsel. Made especially for us in the USA.Has a beautiful vintage look and makes a lovely embellishment for extra special craft projects, a garland for miniature Christmas trees and a tie for gifts.
Item No. CT401
5 yards of pale pink and white chenille and silver tinsel cording wound on a card. This soft and supple cording measures a tiny 1/8" wide overall. Made from rayon and tinsel. Made especially for us in the USA.Has a beautiful vintage look and makes a lovely embellishment for extra special craft projects, a garland for miniature Christmas trees and a tie for gifts.
Item No. CT404
5 yards of powder blue and white chenille and silver tinsel cording wound on a card. This soft and supple cording measures a tiny 1/8" wide overall. Made from rayon and tinsel. Made especially for us in the USA.Has a beautiful vintage look and makes a lovely embellishment for extra special craft projects, a garland for miniature Christmas trees and a tie for gifts.
Item No. CT407
5 yards of red and white chenille and silver tinsel cording wound on a card. This soft and supple cording measures a tiny 1/8" wide overall. Made from rayon and tinsel. Made especially for us in the USA.Has a beautiful vintage look and makes a lovely embellishment for extra special craft projects, a garland for miniature Christmas trees and a tie for gifts.
Item No. CT408
5 yards of yellow and white chenille and silver tinsel cording wound on a card. This soft and supple cording measures a tiny 1/8" wide overall. Made from rayon and tinsel. Made especially for us in the USA.
Item No. CT411
5 yards of cornflower blue and white chenille and silver tinsel cording wound on a card. This soft and supple cording measures a tiny 1/8" wide overall. Made from rayon and tinsel. Made especially for us in the USA.Has a beautiful vintage look and makes a lovely embellishment for extra special craft projects, a garland for miniature Christmas trees and a tie for gifts.